#2A6E12 Hex Color
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Dark and subdued, #2a6e12 is an earthy green with yellow undertones and moderate saturation. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and finance branding. Use the hex code #2a6e12 as a supporting tone or dark UI background. White text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #2a6e12
What is #2a6e12 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a6e12 is rgb(42, 110, 18), in HSL hsl(104, 72%, 25%) and in CMYK 62%, 0%, 84%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #2a6e12?
#2a6e12 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted gold, terracotta, and soft cream, balancing its dark, yellow-leaning green in palettes for natural, practical, or heritage-inspired designs without making the composition feel overly bright or playful.
Does #2a6e12 look warm or cool?
#2a6e12 reads as a warm-leaning dark green because its subdued green base carries noticeable yellow undertones, giving it an earthy, approachable character rather than the cooler feel of blue-based forest greens, while its low lightness keeps the overall impression serious.
Is #2a6e12 readable on white or black?
#2a6e12 has a 6.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.